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The Past Within

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4.5/5

( 14 Reviews )

4.5

14 Reviews

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The Past Within
Description
Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game, as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord! The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together th...
Genre:
Adventure - Point-and-click - Puzzle
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Atmospheric, Puzzle, Horror, show 9 more... Point&Click, Mystery, Multiplayer, Local Co-Op, Psychological Horror, Surreal, Local Multiplayer, Thriller, Escape Room
Critics reviews
78 %
Recommend
Eurogamer
Recommended
User reviews

4.5/5

( 14 Reviews )

4.5

14 Reviews

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Product details
2022, Rusty Lake, ...
System requirements
Windows 8+, 2.4GHz Dual Core, 1 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT, Version 10, 1 G...
DLCs
The Past Within Soundtrack
Time to beat
1.5 hMain
2.5 h Main + Sides
4 h Completionist
2 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description

Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game, as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord!


The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives!

The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake.


Features

  • A co-op experience
    Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion!
  • Two worlds - Two perspectives
    Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe!
  • Cross-platform play
    As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: PC, Mac, iOS, Android and (very soon) Nintendo Switch!
  • Playtime & Replayability
    The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.

Popular achievements
Behind the mask
The Past - Chapter 1 - One
common  ·  39.01%
Bone, Flesh and Blood
The Past - Chapter 1 - Two
common  ·  37.52%
The Past has changed
The Past - Chapter 1 - Three
common  ·  36.41%
The year of The Future
The Future - Chapter 1 - Two
common  ·  37.71%
The Future is ever changing
The Future - Chapter 1 - Three
common  ·  37.43%
All ears
The Future - Chapter 2 - Seven
common  ·  35.85%
There will be blood
The Future - Chapter 2 - Eight
common  ·  35.38%
Ear on the inside
The Past - Chapter 2 - Seven
common  ·  35.1%
Dead eye
The Past - Chapter 2 - Eight
common  ·  34.17%
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
1.5 hMain
2.5 h Main + Sides
4 h Completionist
2 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Point-and-click - Puzzle
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Atmospheric, Puzzle, Horror, show 9 more... Point&Click, Mystery, Multiplayer, Local Co-Op, Psychological Horror, Surreal, Local Multiplayer, Thriller, Escape Room
Works on:
Windows (8, 10, 11), Mac OS X (10.13+)
Release date:
{{'2022-11-02T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
Rusty Lake / Rusty Lake
Size:
299 MB
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Top Critic Average
78 %
Critics Recommend
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Recommended
An imaginative co-op experience that demands communication and teamwork, and conjures something memorable and unique as a result.
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Posted on: November 10, 2025

altaica17_6368

Verified owner

Games: 1 Reviews: 1

Kind of creepy but cute

Loved the whole concept, simple, easy, a fun time with a friend. Although sometimes the vibe was a little creepy haha !

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Posted on: June 18, 2025

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perfect..........

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